ADLINK Technology has launched a new series of expandable DLAP Edge AI platforms designed for scalable processing and deployment in industrial applications.
The new DLAP product range comprises three platforms—DLAP-5200, DLAP-4100, and DLAP-8100—each designed to address the demands of edge computing, AI inference, and industrial automation. The platforms are built around the latest Intel Core processors and include options for MXM and PEG (PCIe Graphics) GPU acceleration, aiming to deliver enhanced AI capabilities at the edge.
These systems are equipped with a broad selection of I/O options, including USB 3.2 Gen2, 2.5GbE Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, serial, and digital I/O. Expansion is facilitated by features such as PCIe Gen4/Gen5 slots, M.2 expansion, and SATA SSD trays. Certified support for NVIDIA RTX 6000 ADA GPUs enables the platforms to provide up to 91.1 TFLOPS of AI performance.
ADLINK states that the DLAP Edge AI platforms are designed for operation in challenging environmental conditions, featuring a fanless, rugged build that can operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C. Features such as anti-shock, vibration resistance, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel are designed for use in sectors including oil and gas, industrial automation, and healthcare.
Industrial focus
The platforms target a range of industries and use cases. According to Taita Chou, Senior Product Manager of the Embedded Computing Platform Business Unit at ADLINK:
“ADLINK’s expandable DLAP Edge AI platform series empower industries such as manufacturing, transportation, logistics, energy, and healthcare with scalable AI performance and rugged reliability. Our proven solutions are already enhancing efficiency for our worldwide customers and solving challenges from recycling to retail loss prevention, covering a wide-range industries”
The DLAP-4100 Series is described as a compact, industrial Mini-ITX platform supporting 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel Core processors, with GPU options including Intel ARC B580 and NVIDIA RTX 6000 ADA. This model is positioned for use in loss prevention systems, retail analytics, and machine vision, with a rated AI performance of up to 91.1 TFLOPS.
The DLAP-5200 Series offers a high-performance, fanless AI inference platform featuring Intel Core processors of the 12th and 13th generations, as well as MXM GPU module support. It is capable of up to 17.66 TFLOPS and is targeted at advanced automation tasks, such as waste recycling, food sorting, and metal sorting, with an emphasis on continuous and reliable operation.
The DLAP-8100 Series is described as an AI computing workstation and supports 12th to 14th generation Intel Core processors and high-end NVIDIA RTX 6000 ADA GPUs with Gen4 x16 signal. It can deliver up to 91.1 TFLOPS of computing power, supports RAID storage, and features multiple I/O ports, making it suitable for industrial automation, surgical robotics, automotive, and logistics deployments.
Expanded AI capabilities
According to the company, the new platforms are part of ADLINK’s objective to help organisations increase efficiency and improve decision-making processes. Businesses across various industries are being offered AI capabilities at the edge, along with the potential for more adaptive systems in their operations.
ADLINK also noted that these platforms are equipped to support mission-critical workloads in various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and logistics, aiming to provide enhanced intelligence and operational efficiency.
The three newly announced DLAP products include the Industrial Mini-ITX System DLAP-4100, featuring 14th Gen Intel Core processors, the fanless AI IPC DLAP-5200 with 13th Gen Intel Core processors, and the AI IPC DLAP-8100, which supports 14th Gen Intel Core processors.